Kendall County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Kendall County, TX was abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Kendall County has had 56% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 47% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 73% rain chance on Monday (high 81°). Kendall County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Giddings is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 108 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 56% of normal
- Last 60 days 63% of normal
- Last 90 days 47% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Partly Sunny, high 80°, low 64°, 3% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 81°, low 65°, 73% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 76°, low 49°, 52% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 77°, low 48°, 4% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 73°, low 49°, 22% rain, wind 0–15 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Kendall County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Kendall County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
5-wt steers, nearest barns
Steers 500–599 lb, $/cwt, weekly average.
| Barn | Last sale | 5-wt steers |
|---|---|---|
| Giddings 108 mi | Oct 26 | $359 |
| San Angelo 146 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/cwt, per 100 lb), calculated from USDA AMS Market News sale reports (Medium & Large 1 and 1-2). Not a USDA-published average. ≈ $/head = $/cwt × the middle of the weight class ÷ 100.
Guide: How to read a USDA sale barn report
All weights at the 2 nearest barns
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Kendall County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Kendall County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Kendall County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Kendall County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 100% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Kendall County?
No burn ban is listed for Kendall County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Kendall County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (108 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; San Angelo (146 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.